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Stephen Fry's friend reveals comedian was 'minutes from death' after 'whacking cocaine up his nose' as he recalls scary aftermath of boozy party

25/10/25 20:34

Stephen Fry's friend has revealed how the comedian was left 'minutes from death' after 'whacking cocaine up his nose' at a boozy party in the early 90s. Black Adder co-writer Ben Elton recalled the scary aftermath as he was forced to rush Stephen to the hospital in the back of a black cab. Writing in his book, What Have I Done?, Ben explained how after attending a dinner in London the pair found themselves knocking back Belgian beers. ...read

Comic Relief fans rage 'no wonder our TV license is so high!' as they slam 'unnecessary' eight presenter line-up with iconic host missing
21/03/25 23:46
For the 40th anniversary of Red Nose Day Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark and Alesha Dixon reunited to host the annual charity show.
Twiggy: Rise of weight loss jabs stops me being blamed over 'promoting anorexia'
09/02/25 00:54
The super-skinny model, 75, says she does not disapprove of appetite-suppressant drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, injected through pre-filled pens.
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Blackadder could be made into an 'original play' but writer Ben Elton fears the iconic TV show's legacy would be damaged if stage show failed
29/04/24 23:37
Blackadder co-writer Ben Elton says the iconic British sitcom could come back in another form.
JAN MOIR: It's Twiggy the musical! Not even a dusting of writer Ben Elton's Leftie politics can dim this rowdy salute to a 60s style icon
24/09/23 20:47
JAN MOIR: Last Monday night, the curtain went up for Close-Up: The Twiggy Musical, written by Ben Elton and celebrating the life of Lesley Hornby (left).
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Twiggy's still got it! Iconic model, 73, showcases her timeless beauty as she makes an epic return to the catwalk at MAC's show during LFW
18/09/23 07:40
The iconic model, 73, oozed sophistication in a chic silver suit which boasted satin sleeves and wide legged trousers.
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My boyfriend dumped me for a scooter! As Ben Elton's musical of her life hits the stage, Twiggy recalls an excruciating encounter with Princess Margaret and her rocky road to romance
08/09/23 21:30
Twiggy, 73, from Middlesex, is the latest figure to have her life story turned into a musical by Ben Elton, calling what happened 'a fairytale' and saying it 'wasn't planned.'
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'I didn't set out to mug the PM... I went on to plug my rail documentary': Left-wing comic Ben Elton defends calling Rishi Sunak a 'mendacious, narcissistic sociopath' on BBC's flagship politics show as corporation faces new bias row
26/06/23 08:31
Elton today claimed 'didn't set out' to insult the UK prime minister and described his comments as a 'personal reaction'.
Ben Elton in his own Queen musical? You wouldn't rush to rhapsodise about it... PATRICK MARMION reviews We Will Rock You
07/06/23 23:28
With tickets averaging around £100 a head - and heading north to a handsome £150 - theatre-goers can reasonably expect more, especially at a further cost of nearly three hours of their time.
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Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova looks stylish in a gold sequin crop top as she flashes her toned abs ahead of the We Will Rock You Gala
06/06/23 09:13
Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova showcased her washboarabs in a strappy gold crop top ahead of the We Will Rock You Gala night in London.
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'I had to tell my kids never to Google me!' He's just won a BAFTA and is about to star in a West End musical. Quite a turnaround, admits Ben Elton, the motormouth comic whose career went spectacularly off-key...
26/05/23 21:30
The creator of UK classics Blackadder and Upstart Crow has just won a BAFTA for Channel 4's one-off anniversary special return of the show that made him famous, Friday Night Live.
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Twiggy the musical! Play by Ben Elton will chronicle the star's life, from her iconic haircut, to her working-class roots and 60s modelling stardom
21/04/23 15:21
She is a legendary cultural icon, known for her iconic hair cut. Now former fashion model Twiggy, 73, of London, is being honoured with a play about her life, written by Ben Elton.
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Blackadder writer Ben Elton accuses Sir Tony Robinson of hyping up reunion speculation as a clever tactic to 'flog some book or other'
13/04/23 13:50
The Blackadder writer has addressed if the show will return more than 30 years after the last episode aired.
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ALISON BOSHOFF: Ben Elton lobbies for a Friday Night Live reboot after it returned for one-off special
28/10/22 15:28
Ben Elton is lobbying for the return of Friday Night Live, amid rumours that Channel 4 are giving serious consideration to a new series.
Ben Elton says cancel culture is 'not remotely threatening' comedy and he is free to say 'exactly what I want'
22/10/22 11:46
Speaking before last night's one-off revival of the 1980s Channel 4 show Friday Night Live, Elton, 63, said that although the world had 'changed', he continues to speak his mind.
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'I've never died on stage, but I've had the odd whiff of embalming fluid': Ben Elton opens up on his nerves ahead of the return of Friday Night Live
20/10/22 08:42
The 63-year-old admitted that despite his success, he still gets jitters as he prepares to act as compere for the stand-up show on Friday.
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Blackadder writer Ben Elton compares modern wokery with Chairman Mao's communist China and says younger generation is 'all about making rules'
11/10/22 09:37
Ben Elton, known for his work behind the scenes as a screenwriter on popular sitcoms Blackadder and The Young Ones which led to a long stand-up career, said 'there is now a new way of thinking'.
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7 Events: From Ben Elton's first stand-up tour in 15 years to World On Fire on TV and Robert Lindsay in Prism, Event picks the top things to do this week
28/09/19 21:01
The king of alternative comedy returns to his first love - stand-up - as he hits the road for the first time since 2004.
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Jeremy Corbyn is a let down, says Ben Elton: ANDREW PIERCE reports on the Labour Party conference
25/09/19 00:09
ANDREW PIERCE: Comedian and playwright Ben Elton, who attended General Election rallies with former leader Ed Miliband, certainly isn't a cheerleader for Jeremy Corbyn.
'My wife said, "You’re old, white and Male. You can’t write a novel about trans women"': The creator of Blackadder Ben Elton’s whole career has been built around ridiculing people. So why is he now so concerned about causing offence?
30/03/19 22:01
Ben Elton says, with relief in his voice: ‘It’s nice to get some good bloody reviews again, at last!’ He’s really not joking
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'He’s a funny man and if you can be funny, what’s a knighthood or an Oscar?' Sir Mark Rylance hits back at Ben Elton after comedian implied the actor was 'stupid' in row over whether Shakespeare really wrote his plays
12/09/18 22:06
Oscar-winning actor Sir Mark Rylance has hit back at Ben Elton after the comedian mocked him for his belief that there is not enough evidence to say the Bard’s plays were written by him.
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Much Ado About Something! Ben Elton takes aim at Sir Mark Rylance in BBC comedy series as pair clash over whether Shakespeare really did write his famous plays
11/09/18 07:57
Ben Elton has mocked Oscar-winning British actor Sir Mark Rylance in the latest episode of comedy series Upstart Crow over a row on whether William Shakespeare really wrote his plays.
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'Ronan Keating said he loved my work, especially Blackadder. I said I wasn't Ben Elton and he walked off looking cross': David Baddiel tells of a celebrity mix-up
20/05/16 22:30
We ask a celebrity a set of devilishly probing questions - and only accept THE definitive answer. This week: comedian and author David Baddiel.
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Comedian Ben Elton says lockout laws 'need to be looked at' for the sake of live music - as others call for their introduction throughout the state
30/04/16 03:52
Ben Elton appeared on Channel 7's Sunrise program on Saturday and said the impact of Sydney's lockout laws on Australia's music scene starts needed to be addressed.
A kind of magic! Brian Mannix and Casey Donovan dazzle on-stage ahead of Aussie revival of Queen musical We Will Rock You directed by Ben Elton
30/04/16 02:16
We Will Rock You, the Ben Elton musical inspired by the music of Queen, returned Down Under in typically spectacular fashion this week
'I've never read a single review of myself in 25 years. All reviews are horrible': Inside the head of... Ben Elton
23/05/15 21:01
The comedian can’t do anything about his lippiness – he was born with it. Or his grunting – he sleeps in a mask to combat it. He’s trying to cut down on swearing, but the drink? No!
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Labour's celebrity line-up out in full: Eddie Izzard and Sally Lindsay hit party rally... as Ben Elton takes swipe at Myleene Klass over her attack on mansion tax plans
04/04/15 20:13
Comedian Ben Elton told Labour supporters in Warrington, Cheshire, that Myleene Klass, who he said made her money 'showering in a bikini,' should be 'proud to make a contribution.'
I prefer Jo Brand to Russell Brand who is just a 'pound-shop Ben Elton', says Ed Balls after comic labelled him a 'clicky-wristed snidey c***'
05/01/15 16:08
The war of words erupted at the weekend, when Brand used an appearance on Channel 4's Big Fat Anniversary Quiz to take aim at the shadow chancellor.

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